Revolt of the Three Feudatories

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place in Chinese history

…southern and southwestern China. That revolt, stimulated by Manchu attempts to cut back on the autonomous power of these generals, was finally suppressed in 1681. In 1683 the Qing finally eliminated the last stronghold of Ming loyalism on Taiwan.

role of Shang Kexi

…ensuing war, known as the Revolt of the Three Feudatories, was not suppressed until 1681.) Unable to control his son, Shang attempted suicide. He failed, but his health was destroyed and he died soon after. Altogether, he had 32 sons, most of whom were loyal Qing officials—11 became generals and…

suppression by Kangxi

…the Manchus, starting the so-called Revolt of the Three Feudatories. Initial reverses suffered by the imperial forces prompted Burni of the Chahar Mongols—the supreme royal tribe until the Manchu conquest of Inner Mongolia in 1635—to revolt also against the Qing and sent ripples of political unease among other East Asian…